PCOS

kwissten

Im wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or just in general has some advice for me! Here is some back story... about 4 years ago I started losing weight. I lost about 30-35 lbs (started at 150, got to 115-120). I did this in a very unhealthy manor and was eating around 900-1200 calories a day. I really didnt know what I was doing and knew nothing about nutrition. I dipped into the 108-110 lb range, but after realizing I looked sickly, got back up to 120ish. Here is my problem.. after this holiday season I have gained some weight. I am not around 127 and have been trying to lose the weight for a few months now. The only way I "know" how to lose weight is dropping my calories to 1200, so Ive done that again. I weigh out my food and exercise at least 4x a week. I dont count macros, but I know its mainly about cals in verse out for weight loss goals. I really just want to get back to 120 (im 5'4) that is where I feel most comfortable and fit into my clothes.

Here is another addition to my "story". In December I went to a natural doctor who told me I could possibly have PCOS. This freaked me out, and I followed her guidelines and started taking some sort of vitamin or supplement that she said would balance my hormones. I feel as though this medicine did nothing/ maybe made me keep some of the weight on. My question is has anyone ever experienced a situation like mine? I cant get the weight off, and I am curious is anyone has actually gotten a diagnosis of PCOS and has gotten a medicine that would help them weight wise. **I know I am not overweight by any means, but I just dont fit into my clothes like I used to and I want to get comfortable again.

If this made any sense at all, I would appreciate any help or advice from anyone?
**PS. I know eating this little isnt good, but its the only way ive ever known to lose weight.

Old_Cat_Lady

This "natural doctor" told you that you had PCOS to sell you some pills and make money off you. Nothing else. Did you meet her/him in a gym? Report people that try to sell at gyms!

CharlieBeansmomTracey

kwissten wrote: »

Im wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or just in general has some advice for me! Here is some back story... about 4 years ago I started losing weight. I lost about 30-35 lbs (started at 150, got to 115-120). I did this in a very unhealthy manor and was eating around 900-1200 calories a day. I really didnt know what I was doing and knew nothing about nutrition. I dipped into the 108-110 lb range, but after realizing I looked sickly, got back up to 120ish. Here is my problem.. after this holiday season I have gained some weight. I am not around 127 and have been trying to lose the weight for a few months now. The only way I "know" how to lose weight is dropping my calories to 1200, so Ive done that again. I weigh out my food and exercise at least 4x a week. I dont count macros, but I know its mainly about cals in verse out for weight loss goals. I really just want to get back to 120 (im 5'4) that is where I feel most comfortable and fit into my clothes.

Here is another addition to my "story". In December I went to a natural doctor who told me I could possibly have PCOS. This freaked me out, and I followed her guidelines and started taking some sort of vitamin or supplement that she said would balance my hormones. I feel as though this medicine did nothing/ maybe made me keep some of the weight on. My question is has anyone ever experienced a situation like mine? I cant get the weight off, and I am curious is anyone has actually gotten a diagnosis of PCOS and has gotten a medicine that would help them weight wise. **I know I am not overweight by any means, but I just dont fit into my clothes like I used to and I want to get comfortable again.

If this made any sense at all, I would appreciate any help or advice from anyone?
**PS. I know eating this little isnt good, but its the only way ive ever known to lose weight.

first of all if you think you have PCOS see a real dr who can run real tests. if your hormones are out of whack again a real dr who will run real tests.you also have a weight range not just one number. for PCOS they will usually give you a hormonal birth control(not always though) and wont give you a weight loss pill unless you have other issues. if you are weighing everything on a food scale in grams and logging properly you should be losing. if you arent losing after several months then see a dr (not a naturopath or anything like that) and get blood work done.even with a health issue you should still be able to lose weight the difference is the calories in will be off by a bit. if you arent losing at 1200 calories something is off/wrong.

AliceDark

Have you found the PCOS group here yet? If not, you might want to check it out: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis. It looks like they have a lot of good information collected there.

purplemystra

I was diagnosed with PCOS 20 years ago. Did this doctor do blood work to diagnose you? I've never heard of vitamins as a way to treat PCOS but I don't know everything. lol Please see a gynecologist who knows PCOS to get a proper diagnosis. PCOS effects your metabolism, causes facial hair growth, acne and hormonal imbalance. My treatment was medication to stop my periods till I was ready to have children. When I was I took Glucophage (metformin) to help get pregnant. After I didn't want to stay on medication so I just went 4 times a year to the doctor to make sure i kept everything in check. Also my doctor said that i should eat low carbs and try to stick with healthy carbs. She said most people can eat a donut and be fine but with me I gain weight.

Old_Cat_Lady

@ purple It was NOT a doctor that saw her, but some quack trying to make some money off her.

Sunna_W

Here is some information from a nutritional non-profit on PCOS:

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/ask-the-doctor/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos/

Were these the herbs you were given?

Here some websites on how to cope with PCOS:

(Dr. John Lee's Daughter, Lita Lee) http://www.litalee.com/shopexd.asp?id=215&bc=no
(How paleo or low sugar/carb and high protein / fat can help) https://www.paleohacks.com/weight-loss/hack-my-non-weight-loss-i-have-celiac-pcos-and-possible-thyroid-problems-and-possible-ms-13239

I am post menopause / hypothyroid and "paleo" did help me a lot. I am also trying to now hover around 100 g carbs a day now that I have lost the weight I wanted to with paleo / ketogenic foods.

Anyway - stay in touch I would be curious what you found out and what you decided to do.